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Celadon Cup with Molded Lotus Petal Design
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About this work
Celadon wares intended for everyday use—such as this dish—were among the most common burial objects placed in tombs during the Goryeo period (918–1392). Furnishing tombs with elaborate assemblages of objects was believed to honor the deceased and provide comfort in the afterlife. This dish, featuring the lotus petal motif, was likely a cherished possession that accompanied its owner to their final resting place.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineCeladon Cup with Molded Lotus Petal Design, 1100s–1200s. Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392). Celadon; height: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); diameter of rim: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); diameter of foot: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. Sang-goo Kong in celebration of the museum’s Korean art collection, 2025.180
